U.S. Abroad (England, Dec. 29): Keller makes league debut for Tottenham; Berhalter scoresPosted by Soccer America on Dec. 29, 12:00 a.m.Kasey Keller played his first league match of the 2001-2002 season since joining Tottenham Hotspur last summer. In a 1-1 tie at Aston Villa, Keller was beaten on a 90th minute penalty kick by Juan Pablo Angel. British press reports said Keller played well. TottenhamÆs regular starter in goal, Neil Sullivan, was on the bench. Before Saturday's appearance, Keller's service ...» 0 Comments

U.S. Abroad (England, Dec. 26): Big win for ReynaPosted by Soccer America on Dec. 26, 12:00 a.m.In his third game for Sunderland since arriving from Glasgow Rangers, Claudio Reyna celebrated his second English Premier League victory. SunderlandÆs Niall Quinn scored twice against BlackburnÆs American keeper in the 3-0 win.

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U.S. Soccer hires Rongen as U-20 coachPosted by Soccer America on Dec. 26, 12:00 a.m.The U.S. Soccer Federation has hired Thomas Rongen as the head coach of the U.S. U-20 menÆs national team. Rongen, who was released as D.C. United coach after the 2001 season, replaces Wolfgang Suhnholz. Rongen has notched two winning seasons during his six seasons as an MLS coach. In 1996, he coached Tampa Bay to a 20-12 (win-loss) record. In ...» 0 Comments

U.S. Abroad (Dutch League, Dec. 23-24): Stewart strikes for NACPosted by Soccer America on Dec. 24, 12:00 a.m.U.S. attacker Earnie Stewart scored on a free kick at the edge of the penalty area to help NAC Breda defeat Heerenveen, 2-1. It marked Stewart's ninth goal this season. NAC is in fourth place on 34 points, behind PSV Eindhoven, which has 34 and a superior goal difference, second-place Feyenoord (35 points) and leader Ajax (36 points). Ajax has ...» 0 Comments

U.S. Abroad (Dec. 20-22): Reyna scores in home debutPosted by Soccer America on Dec. 22, 12:00 a.m.U.S. midfielder Claudio Reyna scored the game-winning goal in the 77th minute in SunderlandÆs 1-0 home victory over Everton on Saturday. It was ReynaÆs second appearance in the English Premier League since joining Sunderland from Glasgow Rangers for a transfer fee of $6.8 million on Dec. 7. A crowd of 48,013 was at the Stadium of Light. ReynaÆs goal came ...» 0 Comments

No decision on MLS contraction until 2002, Garber saysPosted by Soccer America on Dec. 22, 12:00 a.m.Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber issued the following statement Dec. 21: "In follow-up to the previously issued statement of December 14, MLS is continuing the process of evaluating all team markets," Commissioner Garber said. "At the present time no decisions have been finalized and discussions are on-going. MLS does not anticipate any further announcements prior to the New Year." ...» 0 Comments